# Event Details - **Event Name**: (Free Event) Talk on Happiness, Kirtan meditation and Vegan dinner - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: An enlivening evening: talk by a monk on "The Happiness Quest: You, the World, and Illusion," followed by mantra meditation & vegan dinner!About this EventIs there a way to live in our complex, shrouded times that would bring joy to all?This conundrum is afflicting the minds and hearts of many caught in the daily grind. Join us for an evening of inspiration and experience a taste of what meditating with mantras has to offer. Explore fresh insights from outside the box in an interactive presentation led by Yale graduate and traveling monk, Devamrita Swami. Drawing from contemporary research, timeless yoga knowledge, and the wisdom he has embodied over four decades as a traveling monk, you can expect it to be thought-provoking, entertaining, and utterly practical.To top it off, dive into a free, delectable 3-course vegan dinner while taking the opportunity to meet other awesome people like you.Registration is mandatory (Free).Devamrita Swami is an educator, writer, and guide. Born in New York, a Yale graduate, and a monk, he has traveled every continent for over forty years, presenting non-material solutions for personal and societal redevelopment.https://youtu.be/LRbwCDT0NXY https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/869facf0-08aa-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w1200-h586-dc46474a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/86cd2590-08aa-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w493-h740-dc071a29-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/86fd0f30-08aa-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w493-h740-dcc2bcaa-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/876287c0-08aa-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w1110-h740-dc151514-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/879de310-08aa-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w493-h740-dc031734-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parkville/free-event-talk-on-happiness-kirtan-meditation-and-vegan-dinner/100001982416210250 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, art, fine-arts, literary-art, workshops, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parkville - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Mayer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne (Parkville) - **lat**: -37.7978375 - **long**: 144.9643188 - **full address**: Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Mayer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne (Parkville), Swanston Street, Parkville, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: (Free Event) Talk on Happiness, Kirtan meditation and Vegan dinner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c04260d9990101d0476b6b8790fdb1c2fab69165167a3bc5609d9ba2ebbe8bb9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d2c2c-gmir.jpg?v=1770966395 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is (Free Event) Talk on Happiness, Kirtan meditation and Vegan dinner being held? - **A:** (Free Event) Talk on Happiness, Kirtan meditation and Vegan dinner takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Mayer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne (Parkville), Swanston Street, Parkville, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing (Free Event) Talk on Happiness, Kirtan meditation and Vegan dinner? - **A:** (Free Event) Talk on Happiness, Kirtan meditation and Vegan dinner is organized by Yoga and Meditation on Campus. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** (Free Event) Talk on Happiness, Kirtan meditation and Vegan dinner is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parkville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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